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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 27, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070084, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Wichita, KS
Issue:
Veteran A's lab results were erroneously mismailed to Veteran B. Veteran B states he will return erroneously mailed information. Update: 12/27/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Responsible employee counseled by supervisor and Privacy Officer. Credit protection letter provided to Veteran. Recommend item be closed.